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Post by offtrail on Aug 5, 2012 0:16:29 GMT -7
This is not my best work but gets the point across. Being able to make glue in the woods has many benefits, so it should be added to the must know list
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Post by WILL on Aug 5, 2012 4:08:04 GMT -7
That's real interesting. I wonder if you could use it like a wood glue, say for an ax handle replacement on the wedge? Would it be strong enough to hold a rubber sole on a shoe? I guess it would be way better than nothing. Man, I wish I could hang out with you in the field, you look like you're having a great time and learning too. We would have a blast. I gotta hook up with a Florida survivalist!
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Post by offtrail on Aug 5, 2012 9:16:03 GMT -7
That's real interesting. I wonder if you could use it like a wood glue, say for an ax handle replacement on the wedge? Would it be strong enough to hold a rubber sole on a shoe? I guess it would be way better than nothing. Man, I wish I could hang out with you in the field, you look like you're having a great time and learning too. We would have a blast. I gotta hook up with a Florida survivalist! Thanks will and from what I have read it's real strong like an epoxy . The trick is getting the ratio just right, pine pitch to charcoal. Some type of fibrous material like dry grass,deer pellets adds to it's strength. I wish you luck in finding someone in your area to practice bushcraft with. I gave that up a long time ago, but happy to just be able to get out by myself. For sure we would have some fun and become self reliant at the same time....thanks for posting  |
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Post by garret on Aug 6, 2012 3:26:22 GMT -7
if you want it to be flexible add a little animal fat to the mix (about 10%) it fill give it the flexibility it lacks in its raw form
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Post by offtrail on Aug 6, 2012 9:35:57 GMT -7
if you want it to be flexible add a little animal fat to the mix (about 10%) it fill give it the flexibility it lacks in its raw form Thanks garret you can also add bee's wax to keep it soft. I wonder if olive oil would work? I tell you what even after it drys it stills sticks to everything and is not very stable. It's been three days and I can still mold it with my hands. There must be a better way to carry this stuff, if left in the pack it will no doubt leave a big mess. For now I could use wax paper to cover it , but what could I use in the field that it won't stick to??? |
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Post by garret on Aug 6, 2012 17:31:49 GMT -7
mmmm thats a sticky situation to be in (lol sorry i couldnt resist)
maybe wrap it in something like a dock leaf (or other large smooth leaf)
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Post by garret on Aug 6, 2012 17:36:36 GMT -7
where i am i have real problems finding fatwood, nowhere sells it and as pine trees are not real abundant round here i was in a bit of a quandry until i decided to make my own.
i took a bag of sawdust and moistend it with wd40, not to saturation point, just enough to make it a little damp, well let me tell you that stuff is excellent fire starter, i keep some in an old pill bottle and all it takes is a pinch, burns well and for a good while too, i have used it numerous times and it hasnt let me down yet
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Post by offtrail on Aug 6, 2012 17:40:49 GMT -7
mmmm thats a sticky situation to be in (lol sorry i couldnt resist) maybe wrap it in something like a dock leaf (or other large smooth leaf) That's about the only thing I can think of . |
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Post by offtrail on Aug 6, 2012 17:42:54 GMT -7
where i am i have real problems finding fatwood, nowhere sells it and as pine trees are not real abundant round here i was in a bit of a quandry until i decided to make my own. i took a bag of sawdust and moistend it with wd40, not to saturation point, just enough to make it a little damp, well let me tell you that stuff is excellent fire starter, i keep some in an old pill bottle and all it takes is a pinch, burns well and for a good while too, i have used it numerous times and it hasnt let me down yet Have you looked into tinder fungus? |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Aug 7, 2012 8:56:48 GMT -7
Good stuff there OT, I wish I could get my hands on some. The pine trees here are what people plant so it's in their yards. As time goes I'm sure you'll think of and use it quite a lot in the wildeness for various things.
I watched a Dave Canterbury vid where he kept his in a tin can with a lid. When he wanted to soften it up to use he just placed the tin near a flame. I'm sure you have something like this at home to store some in.
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Post by mountainmark on Aug 7, 2012 16:42:29 GMT -7
Good vid OT! I tried that a while ago to make a glue for my hat band. The recipe I found said to use 1 to 1 to 1 ratio of pitch, ash and dried deer pellets. It ended up being quite brittle after it dried and ended up flaking off. Will have to try it with the higher ratio of pitch. Thanks |
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Post by garret on Aug 7, 2012 17:34:10 GMT -7
Have you looked into tinder fungus? yep, apparently we have the wrong kind of fungus too  go figure ;D |
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Post by offtrail on Aug 7, 2012 19:31:31 GMT -7
Have you looked into tinder fungus? yep, apparently we have the wrong kind of fungus too go figure ;D .....Bummer......  |
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go figure ;D
